Writer: Marc Martin
7 Seas Brewing Wheelchair Barleywine: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I was showing some friends photos of last year’s vacation when we traveled up I-5 hitting breweries and brewpubs along the route. Immediately when I saw the picture of 7 Seas Brewing in Gig Harbor, Washington I remembered what I thought was the best beer of the trip — their Wheelchair Barleywine. After
Rockford Brewing Co.’s Rockford Country Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I have to say that my experience with farmhouse style beers had not been good. I’m more of a pale ale, IPA guy. That all changed when my brewing buddy brought back a growler of Rockford Country Ale from Rockford Brewing Company in Rockford, Michigan. He raved about it and I found out
Springfield Brewing Co.’s Aviator Doppelbock: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, On a recent road trip from Kansas City to southeastern Missouri I made a stop at Springfield Brewing Company. I had a couple of their beers, one being the Aviator Doppelbock. I have brewed a doppelbock a couple of times but have never gotten the fantastic malt flavor that Aviator has. As this
Lompoc Brewing Company’s C-Sons Greetings Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I think I found my favorite holiday beer even though most people wouldn’t think this is a beer style for winter. Last Thanksgiving we drove up north to Portland, Oregon to spend the holiday with relatives. I had a free day to check out some of the brewpubs in the city and happened
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company’s Pumpkin Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, Last fall, my wife’s brother brought back a six pack of Pumpkin Ale from New York brewed by Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. I thought it was good and my wife claimed it was the best beer she had ever had. Now she won’t stop hounding me about making this beer. I normally brew
Bale Breaker Brewing Company’s Top Cutter IPA: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, I recently visited Seattle. one beer especially caught me as soon as I opened the can with a wonderful hop aroma that kept my attention until the last drop. Can you provide a clone recipe for Bale Breaker Brewery’s Top Cutter IPA? Isaac Belcher Danville, Indiana Every year one the largest hop brokers
Wicked Weed Brewing Company’s Reticent Saison: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, My brewing partner went on a beer trek to Asheville, North Carolina, and brought me back a growler of Reticent Saison from Wicked Weed Brewing. it was great, plus my wife went nuts for it. She wants me to drive up there to bring back more but I told her you could
Thunder Island Brewery Vitamin K Kölsch: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a buddy, we found Thunder Island Brewery in the small town of Cascade Locks, Oregon. All the beers were good but the Vitamin K Kölsch was great. They only sell it at their brewery and my homebrew store in Seattle doesn’t know anything about it. I’m
Icicle Brewing Company
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThe Priebe Porter is a classic representation of an American robust porter. The color is very dark brown but still displays nice clarity and beautiful ruby highlights.
Freetail Brewing Company La Muerta Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, Whenever I’m in San Antonio, Texas, I stop at Freetail Brewing Company, which has a great selection of beers including some with unique ingredients like prickly pear. Recently I enjoyed their “Day of the Dead” beer, La Muerta. As I only get down to Texas once a year, I was hoping that I
Los Muertos Brewing’s Agave Maria Amber Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, My wife and i visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in early March. I figured I could survive on Bohemia and Negro Modelo, so You can imagine my surprise that there was an actual brewpub in town. We visited Los Muertos the first day and I went back several times. They had an amber ale
Epic Brewing Company Imperial Red Ale: Replicator
Digital and Plus Members OnlyDear Replicator, Thanks for showing me and Dave around Portland, oregon last spring on your tour. You had said that if we ever came across a beer that we want to try to duplicate to let you know. After Portland we went south to do some rock climbing in Utah. We tried the beers from